A Year of Triumph in Shooting Para Sport: From Granada to Paris and Beyond

2024 proved to be a momentous year for Shooting Para Sport, culminating in the breathtaking Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and a series of thrilling competitions that showcased the incredible talent and resilience of athletes worldwide.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: A Stage for History

The Chateauroux Shooting Centre witnessed history unfold at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Tanguy De La Forest, France’s homegrown hero, etched his name in the annals of Paralympic history by bagging two medals, including a long-awaited gold in the R5 mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2. This victory marked the second time a host nation had secured gold in the sport at the Paralympics this century, a testament to De La Forest’s unwavering dedication and the power of home-crowd support.

India’s Avani Lekhara continued her meteoric rise, becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at consecutive Paralympic Games. Her victory in the R2 – women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 on opening day was a testament to her exceptional skill and unwavering determination.

South Korea emerged victorious in the overall medal standings, while a record 22 National Paralympic Committees secured at least one podium finish, highlighting the sport’s growing global reach.

Golden moment in Paris! 🇫🇷✨

After six Games, Tanguy De La Forest achieved his long-awaited Paralympic gold on home soil🥇

💬 “Like a good wine, with a lot of years, it gets better – and for me, this gold medal is the same, I think.” 🍷@Paralympics @Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/Qtuf78nauq

— Shooting Para Sport (@ShootingPara) October 23, 2024

Leading up to the Games: Granada 2024 European Championships & Para Trap Worlds

The 2024 Granada European Championships served as a crucial proving ground for athletes, securing qualification spots for Paris. Poland reigned supreme, while Ukraine and Serbia challenged fiercely. Marke Dobrowolski’s stunning gold medal in the R7 – men’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 on the final day solidified Poland’s dominance.

Simultaneously, the 2024 Para Trap World Championships in Granada witnessed several historic moments. Spain’s Pedro Gomez Albendea clinched his nation’s first-ever Para Trap world title in the PT1 – mixed trap seated SG-S, while Slovakia’s Filip Marinov and Italy’s Gabriele Nanni made history with their respective gold medal triumphs.

📁 Memories from #Granada2024 🇪🇸#ShootingParaSport @ParaSport pic.twitter.com/6ZdyRSpLPR

— Shooting Para Sport (@ShootingPara) June 14, 2024

New Delhi and Changwon: Worlds Showcase Continued Excellence

India hosted its first-ever world shooting para-sport event in New Delhi, with China leading the way followed by Italy and host nation India. The event saw seven new world records set, solidifying the event as a major milestone for the sport.

Changwon, South Korea, hosted the 2024 World Cup in a traditional shooting range setting. Seasoned stars like Vectoria Vadovicova and Annan Benson clinched gold medals.Jinho Park of South Korea made history by setting a new world record in the R6 – mixed 50m rifle prone SH1.

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